NBA: The best team doctor in history

Chapter 224: Big changes in the free market! James betrayed, Roy was poached?
I didn’t watch Jiang Ming in the second round.

Although he also received news that there is a very good Chinese backcourt player at Harvard this year.

But Jiang Ming didn't pay much attention to it. How good can a player who plays basketball at Harvard be? And his team didn't have a second-round pick, otherwise he would have paid attention to it.

But in the end, it seems that LIN was not selected. It is really difficult for an Asian guard to play in the NBA.

And this year's draft is just the beginning!
After the Celtics won the championship again, many teams and players actually had an idea.

Although this idea has not been made public, everyone is working towards it.

That is:
Build a multi-giant lineup.

What’s the point of training so many rookies?
The Celtics' Big Three have only been together for a few years, but they have already won two championships under Ainge's coaching.

Including the Lakers' championship, they recruited Pau Gasol in the free market and took off immediately!
On the other hand, look at the losing teams.

The Magic and the Trail Blazers are both teams that don't have particularly strong veteran All-Stars.

So the free market is really lively.

Jiang Ming also postponed his plan to return to China for half a month to stabilize the team's lineup first.

The main reason is that too many star players’ contracts have expired.

Hawks' Hawks' Joe Johnson, Raptors' Chris Bosh
Rasheed Wallace, Pierce, Ray Allen, Nate Robinson, Daniels of the Celtics.
There is also O'Neal of the Cavaliers, who received several contract offers, among which Jiang Ming knows the Lakers, Celtics and Clippers.

In the end, O'Neal chose the 10th Finals champion Celtics.
If you can’t beat them, join them???

This is the most shocking news before the start of the free market. Garnett and O'Neal will join forces?

要知道奥尼尔在骑士场均依旧能贡献12分6.7篮板，季后赛11场比赛场均也有11.5分5.5篮板，但最后奥尼尔收到的都是底薪合同135万美元。

So his base salary in the Celtics is also 135 million. I guess he thinks it's enough to win a championship and retire at this age.

However, because of this, O'Neal was ridiculed by James fans, and all kinds of photoshopped pictures were made. The teams that O'Neal has been in can be put together with 10 colors.
"You rubbish Shark, just suck our LeBron's blood and leave!"

"Our James is still the best, one man, one city!!! Never back down!"

Then new news came immediately.

Rockets star McGrady was also completely abandoned by the Rockets and joined the Pistons!

麦迪和奥尼尔一样都是职业生涯暮年，10-11赛季麦迪薪水也是135万美元底薪，不过麦迪11年打了72场比赛出勤率要比奥尼尔好一些。

After McGrady was traded, Yao Ming posted a message on WeChat Moments:

"Uncomfortable."

It’s really sad. The Rockets are not willing to renew the contract even for 135 million?

It is true that McGrady's performance has declined seriously, but there is no need to abandon him like that, right?
At least it brought the Rockets a few years of glory.

Jiang Ming didn't go to talk to Yao Ming now, because he knew that Yao Ming would probably be bullied again in the future.

Because it seems that Mo Gou wants to rebuild the Rockets, many players have been put on the shelf.

The first one is Kyle Lowry, who averages 9.1 points and 4.5 assists per game. To be honest, Jiang Ming wants this little cannon guard after seeing him.

Last season, Rockets starting point guard Brooks averaged 19 points per game and won the Most Improved Player Award, while Lowry was a substitute in the Rockets. In the summer of 10, Lowry signed a new contract for 4 years and $2350 million, which the Trail Blazers can still afford!
And there are indeed many teams that have made offers for him.

There is also Scola, averaging 16.2 points and 8.6 rebounds per game.

The Rockets did not put him on the shelf because Scola's agent wanted a high-priced contract. After all, Scola is an older player and his next contract may very well be his last.

Mo Gou was unwilling, so he gave him the matching rights.

Let Scola take a walk outside.

As a result, only a few teams made offers, with the highest price being the Mavericks' five-year, $5 million.

The Rockets can definitely match the contract, and there is a high probability that Mo will keep this core inside player.

After all, Scola and Yao Ming played very well together.

In addition, Rudy Gay and the Grizzlies reached a five-year, $5 million maximum contract.
All-Star center David Lee, who averaged 20.2 points and 11.7 rebounds per game, joined the Warriors with an annual salary of 1080 million!
No wonder it’s called the Wild West, all the All-Stars in their prime are in the West.

The older All-Stars went to the Eastern Conference. Stoudemire was an All-Star starter and All-NBA Second Team last season.

This summer, Stoudemire moved to the New York Knicks. Although he averaged 23.1 points and 8.9 rebounds per game in the Suns, Jiang Ming felt that he was really not as exaggerated as his peak.

Moreover, Jiang Ming has always felt that his nemesis is Oden, and Oden can definitely cure him.

It’s a pity that the Suns haven’t been strong in the past two years and have never met in the playoffs.

It's even more impossible now. A broken team like the Knicks is known as a collector of superstars, but it's also a garbage recycling station. Anyway, don't expect to have a very good record.

Therefore, Oden vs. Stoudemire may be a regret that Jiang Ming will never be able to see in the playoffs.

But what Jiang Ming, Larry Miller and other management did not expect was that the earthquake in the free market came so quickly.

And it is indeed a major earthquake, the biggest change in the past decade!

It all happened in the Heat!!!
It was okay at first.

It was with Riley's help that Wade and Bosh had a great time eating, drinking and having fun in Hawaii.

After the game, Bosh was recruited.

ESPN interviewed Bosh directly, and Bosh nodded to confirm the news:
"Yes, I will play for the Heat next season! The specific details are still being discussed, but I can be sure that I want to play with Wade."

When asked about his reasons, he said that Tim Duncan was one of the biggest reasons why he left Toronto as a free agent this summer to join the Heat and form a superstar combination with Wade.

"I want to make the playoffs and reach the finals like Duncan and Kobe. I don't want to be eliminated early. I want to play," Bosh said.

This reason is quite sincere.

So the fans of the Raptors and the Heat are peaceful and friendly. After all, the Raptors are still a long way from winning the championship.

Bosh's peak period is only for a few years, so it would be great for him to win another championship with Wade, who is at the end of his peak. Wade has the experience of winning the championship in 06, and with Riley's operation and his last disciple Spoelstra's coaching, the combination of these two is absolutely top-notch!

Originally, everyone in the circle thought that this was the end.

Finally the most explosive thing is coming!!!
James announced in a TV special on ESPN that he will be taking his talents to South Beach (Miami)!!!
what?
A piece of news without any rumors was just said in a live broadcast?

The little emperor who has been with the Cavaliers for 7 years is leaving?
Even the Cavaliers management only found out about it through the live broadcast!

The biggest fish in the free market, LeBron James, just gave up on Cleveland!!!
In such a heartless way!

The boomerang will eventually hit itself. Originally, the Cavaliers fans and James fans were scolding O'Neal, thinking that it would be better for him to stay in the Cavaliers instead of going to the Celtics with a minimum salary.

结果
James is no longer with the Cavaliers.

You know, James says "spend the rest of his life with the Cavaliers" every year. They have never thought about LeBron leaving Cleveland, but now, it is really happening!

O'Neal responded to everything with a smiling emoticon!
Jiang Ming couldn't help but post a circle of friends:

"what?"

Is this the first time in NBA history that three top All-Stars have gathered together? ? ?

Besides, Wade and James are still All-Star starters.

Is this too exaggerated? "James' decision is indeed unexpected!"

"The emperor is really going to ascend the throne now!"

"Jiang Ming, you Trail Blazers have to be careful of the Heat!"

"The Heat are on fire, Jiang Ming, come on!"

There were a lot of comments under the circle of friends encouraging Jiang Ming to cheer up, because the pressure was really great right now.

Not only does the East have the Celtics, but there is also an invincible team like the Heat?

Cavaliers fans reacted strongly to this and even burned his jersey in the street.

This one is not just O'Neal, it's more like LeBron James' No. 23 jersey!!!
James' head was sprayed with red paint on the largest James graffiti wall in Cleveland
Soon, Heat President Pat Riley confirmed the news on the official website with James who was live streaming:

"We will get James and Bosh's contracts done as soon as possible. Miami fans, let's welcome the new era together!"

Even Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert couldn't help but express his dissatisfaction.

He posted an open letter on the team's website detailing his disappointment and making some bold promises in an emotional moment.

"As you all know, our former hero, a man who grew up in the land he left behind tonight, is no longer a member of the Cleveland Cavaliers. ... Obviously, this is extremely disappointing for all of us.

The good news is that your hometown Cavaliers organization, its ownership and the rest of its hard-working, loyal and motivated staff have not betrayed you and never will. …

I personally guarantee that the Cleveland Cavaliers will win a championship before LeBron James wins one." - Gilbert

However, Gilbert's personal assurances were sure to come to naught.

Because James left to join the Miami Heat, the Cavaliers' performance will definitely plummet, and the past few seasons have been absolutely terrible.

The Cavaliers' lineup is built on James.

There is no way they can recruit another player like James.

There is also Roy in the free market, but there is no way Roy will go!
Therefore, this group of role players will definitely not be able to reach the level of competing for the championship, and even without James, it will be difficult for them to make the playoffs.

The NBA is trying to explain to James. After all, there are too many people who call him a traitor. David Stern doesn't want the league's top player to be labeled with such a reputation:
"While fans and owners are frustrated, James' decision to leave the Cavaliers is understandable.

He has become one of the best players in the league, but his teammates are far from championship-level."

"Yo? Blame your teammates?"

"Hahaha, classic example of blaming teammates. James has changed so many teammates in the Cavaliers."

"Yeah, he's been given a very good lineup and has made it to the finals. What's the point if he doesn't improve himself!"

"It's been 7 years and LeBron still hasn't figured out how to use a three-point shot. Look at Roy, he's so perfect. I suggest the Cavaliers go all in on Roy now!"

"Yes, Aldridge is also OK! Play badly for one or two years and get Irving!!!"

"I agree. Next year we can get Irving, plus Ade, and then get Oden next year. That's fine!"

"James and Bosh are so disgusting!"

"To be honest, Bosh is fine. Bosh didn't even know James would join. He was just doing a charity athlete live broadcast. His eyes widened when he heard the news."

"Haha, he must be even happier now, but once James comes, Wade will have to give up his position as the boss."

"Give way, you must give way, the little emperor will be the boss and the contract will be the most expensive."

"Let's win big together!"

"The Heat's Big Three will go straight for the championship next season!!! Three historical superstars team up!"

"Will these three people join forces to create the greatest super team in history?"

"I'm a Heat fan, I'm so excited!"

“Miami Champions!”

"Heat champions!"

"However, James's move was seen as a betrayal because he left his hometown team and wanted to win an easy championship somewhere else? What a cowardly move!"

"I agree with the above. He has been with the team for so long and has been helping build a championship-winning lineup, but he ended up running away from home."

"Hahahahahaha, yes, I went to hug their thighs. When I saw Wade and Bosh teaming up, I joined in the fun."

The joining of James and Bosh quickly made headlines across the United States.

It was a real global headline and everyone was talking about it.

Moreover, the contract amounts of these three people account for 90% of the team, but even so, a lot of veterans are scrambling to join the team at the veteran minimum salary.

There is no other way, three top All-Star players have to unite!

Previously, the Celtics' Big Three were all at the end of their strength, but now they are a bit too invincible.

Cheap shooters like James Jones of the Trail Blazers have been contacted by the Heat several times.

Because as all fans know.

These three two-way stars only need two players who can shoot!!!
The Trail Blazers were also @ed by fans, and they were also worried that Roy and Ade would do such a thing, so they hoped that the management would renew their contracts as soon as possible.

Roy and his teammate Aldridge have entered the last year of their original contracts. According to league regulations, they can renew their contracts with the team in advance. The new contract period can be between one and five years, and the contract will officially take effect after the original contract expires next summer.

If the two sides cannot reach a renewal intention before October 10 this year, it means that the renewal has failed. After that, Roy will no longer be able to renew his contract in advance and must wait until he becomes a free agent in the summer to decide his future.

In the past season, Roy was the team's top scorer in points (22.6), assists (5.1) and steals (1.13), while his classmate Aldridge ranked second on the Trail Blazers' scoring list (18.1 points).

Jiang Ming and the others wouldn't waste time either. They must be really scared.

Is it possible for someone like James to leave his hometown?
Not to mention that Portland isn’t Roy’s hometown yet.

So after Roy beat Stephenson in training, the two sides held a meeting to negotiate.

The specific content is the term and salary of the next contract!

Roy was very satisfied with the final result.

Moreover, Roy's attitude also satisfied the management. What was completely different from James was that Roy said that he would still stay with the Trail Blazers even if the contract price was lower. He loved this team!

But why must this price be? This is what agent Bob Meyers must insist on.

Because the team leader and superstar players deserve the highest salary.

The pioneers were indeed satisfied!
5 million in 8200 years!
Reporter Woj also took advantage of the popularity to report:
“Hold on to the Torn City!
The Trail Blazers have agreed to a five-year contract extension with All-Star guard Brandon Roy for a total of between $7800 million and $8200 million.

"@LeBron, see, this is one man, one city!"

“@LeBron, see? If you fail, try again. What are you afraid of?”

"@LeBronJames, the Cavaliers are not going to give you a maximum salary or what? You betrayer!"

"@LeBronJames, look at Roy! He's coming to beat you up next year!"

The most outrageous thing is that LeBron James' agent Rich Paul also responded to this comment:
"Come on, let's see who beats whom!"

(End of this chapter)